Detroit Red Wings Roster Report 9-27-11
Lidstrom remains a top shutdown defender and one of the NHL's biggest offensive threats from the blue line.
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Lidstrom remains a top shutdown defender and one of the NHL's biggest offensive threats from the blue line.
Red Wings general manager Ken Holland says the nucleus of his team can compete with the best.
The Detroit Red Wings lose to the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 in the season opener on Friday night.
Analysis: Howard experienced a roller-coaster season in which his record (37-17-5) nearly mirrored that of his strong rookie season (37-15-10), but his stats (2.79 GAA, .908 save percentage) weren't nearly as good as 2009-10 (2.26, .9.24).
Niklas Kronwall wants to finish his career with the Wings, and the club is hoping to sign him to a long-term extension this season, well before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency on July 1.
The Red Wings are not ready to relinquish their perennial status as a Stanley Cup championship contender, despite consecutive second-round playoff losses to San Jose.
Defenseman Ian White scored in the eighth round of the shootout to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game Thursday night.
Evgeni Malkin had a goal and an assist in his first NHL game action in more than seven months, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Mike Modano removed any suspense (ok, there was very little) from his playing future by announcing his retirement on Wednesday.
The entire Detroit Red Wings team was among the mourners at Brad McCrimmon's funeral Saturday.
On Feb. 2 of last season Detroit Red Wings forward Johan Franzen had a career night scoring five goals during 7-5 win against the Ottawa Senators.
Niklas Kronwall has no interest in exploring the free-agent market in 2012 and hopes to sign a contract extension at some point this season.
Stefan Liv, a once-promising goaltending prospect for the Wings, was among those who died in the Sept. 7 plane crash in Russia involving KHL club Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
It happened halfway around the world, but one of the worst-ever tragedies involving a sports team hit close to home for the Red Wings.
A Russian jet carrying a top hockey team slammed into a riverbank moments after takeoff Wednesday, killing at least 43 people including former Red Wings Ruslan Salei and Brad McCrimmon.
Over the past decade -- and especially over the past five seasons -- the Western Conference has been dominated by a small handful of teams, particularly at the top of the regular season standings.
The Wings renewed their affiliation agreement with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL through the 2011-12 season.
Mickey Redmond knew it was over. He came roaring down the right wing like countless times when he encountered St. Louis Blues' defenseman Barcley Plager.
Brendan Smith appears ready for the NHL. The highly-skilled, 22-year-old puck-moving defenseman would be preparing for his first NHL season in many organizations.
The list is headed by heavy fisted Wade Belak, who spent most of his brawling career with the Maple Leafs.
ts used in NHL games could be changing as soon as this season. While the size of the nets isn't going to be altered, the depth is likely to undergo a makeover.
So the national television game schedules were released by the NHL on Thursday, and all in all it's what you would expect. It features a lot of the Red Wings, Bruins, Capitals, Flyers, Blackhawks, Rangers and Penguins -- the usual suspects.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects the league to review its substance abuse and behavioral health program after the deaths of two players over the summer.
Newly-acquired defenseman Mike Commodore considered wearing uniform No. 64 to pay homage to the iconic Commodore 64 personal computer, but ultimately decided it would be too gimmicky and decided to wear No. 22.
The Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association, along with Joe Kocur and celebrity friends, will host its 3rd Annual Charity Softball Tournament on Saturday, August 6, open to all community members.
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Sentencing is scheduled for May 12 in a case involving the distribution of child sexually abusive material.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will be closed Sunday morning so that the tunnel authority and area first responders can host a cross-border emergency drill.
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
The western United States experienced a severe snow drought this year, threatening the region's water supply and potentially setting the stage for its wildfire season.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Michigan State takes on Louisville at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 2:45 p.m. Saturday.
Michigan takes on St. Louis at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 12:10 p.m. Saturday.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
A surprise find of a box of Girl Scout cookies in the CBS Detroit newsroom inspires some memories and smiles as the 6 p.m. newscast winds down on March 21, 2026.
The Detroit Prowl, an all-female professional football team, hosted more than 200 Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan members for hands-on lessons in football skills.
Hawaii is seeing its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with hundreds rescued amid the stormwaters. CBS News has this report.
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Michigan Chamber of Commerce to host a non-partisan competition to test the civics knowledge of middle school students, “Spelling Bee” style.
Gospel Tabernacle Church hosted a community resource outreach fair to provide information about community services in Metro Detroit.